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Salt-Crusted Roast Beef for Sandwiches
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 1-oz. pkg. dried porcini mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 2-1/2 to 3 lb. eye of round roast
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
Perfect Pâte Brisée Tart Dough
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I used this dough to make Meyer Lemon Tartlets and loved it so much, that I wanted to save the recipe as a "stand a...
- FOR AN 8 OR 9-INCH TART PAN:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest (optional)
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FOR 6 TARTLET PANS:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest, finely grated (optional)
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pumpkin Custard Ice Cream
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
A custard-based ice cream is now my preferred way to enjoy this frozen dessert
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned solid-pack unsweetened pumpkin
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Egg Foo Yung
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is a great recipe because, no matter what bits of veggies and proteins you add, it’s always good
- 2 2 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 6 6 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 2 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup chopped raw shrimp, mushrooms or leftover chicken
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely chopped celery or bamboo shoots
- 2 2 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 2 2 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for dipping
- 5 5 5 large eggs
- 1 2 1 2 1 or 2 thinly sliced Thai chiles, chili garlic sauce or Sriracha chile sauce
Cherry Vanilla Cake with Swiss Buttercream Frosting
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
As a kid, Cherry Chip Cake was one of my favorites
- For the Maraschino Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (I prefer unbleached flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons flour for sprinkling over diced cherries
- 10 oz bottle maraschino cherries, finely chopped (equals about 8 oz. cherries)
- 1-2 Tbsp. Cherry Concentrate (optional: I buy this, online, from King Arthur Flour)
- Drop or two of red food coloring, or Americolor Deep Pink food coloring gel *optional (NOTE: I didn't use this, and the cake turned out a pretty pink)
- 4 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
- Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting:
- 5 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- TIP: I make a lot of egg custard ice cream, so don't throw away the egg whites after you separate the eggs. I freeze my egg whites. I used thawed egg whites for both recipes, and the results were great!
Pork Chops with Garlic and Wine
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over high heat
- 6 whole Pork Chops (medium-to-thin)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- Salt And Pepper
- 1-1/2 cup Red Wine
- 1/2 cups Beef Broth (more If Needed)
- 1 whole Bay Leaf
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 18 whole Peeled Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tablespoon Butter (additional)
m&m Cookies adapted from Cooks Illustrated
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup m&m's
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Baby back ribs are broiled and basted with sauce until sticky and caramelized
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 3 cups barbecue sauce
- Vegetable oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Have you ever made a cake, tasted the batter, and you instantly knew it would taste good? This is one of them
- For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the cake:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
KAF Guaraneed Scone Recipe
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Scones Here's your basic "start here" scone recipe
- 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 cup to 2 cups chopped dried fruit, chocolate or other flavored chips, nuts, or a combination, optional
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or the flavoring of your choice
- 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup half and half or milk
- Topping
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sparkling white sugar or cinnamon sugar, optional
- Dough
- 11 1/2 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 3/8 ounces sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 ounces cold butter
- 1 cup to 2 cups chopped dried fruit, chocolate or other flavored chips, nuts, or a combination, optional
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or the flavoring of your choice
- 4 to 5 3/8 ounces half and half or milk
- Topping
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sparkling white sugar or cinnamon sugar, optional